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Santa Cruz, Calif. - March 4, 2010 - Chaminade Resort & Spa is hosting the First Annual Santa Cruz Concours D'Elegance at Chaminade Resort & Spa September 3-5, 2010. Set in the mountains overlooking the Monterey Bay and surrounded by ideal cruising roads, the event's world-class cars, including masterpieces from Canepa Design, will benefit Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition (CHPCC).

Concours entrants will have the opportunity to participate in an Ultimate Driving Tour that will take selected rare and historic cars on a drive for a scenic tour of area.

In addition to the beautiful cars displayed on the 300 acre property, the Santa Cruz Concours D'Elegance will feature a number of activities, including live and silent auctions and a "Lifestyles of Santa Cruz" fashion show presented by Yvonne's of Capitola.

The Santa Cruz Concours awards dinner will take place on Saturday, the 4th. The awards dinner has limited seating, and reservations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Tickets for a raffle will be available Friday and Saturday and the prize will be a Corvette Convertible donated by Ocean Speedway.

CHPCC is an organization dedicated to improving care for children with life-threatening conditions. Through CHPCC's direct efforts, the federal government has approved a pediatric hospice eligibility waiver, dramatically changing the way in which seriously ill children are cared for in California. CHPCC is in the process of establishing offices in 13 California counties including Santa Cruz and Monterey.

Packages for the Santa Cruz Concourse D'Elegance weekend are available. One will include vehicle registration, 2 room nights and tickets to the awards dinner. More information on additional packages is available at the Chaminade Resort & Spa website.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or registration for Santa Cruz's First Annual Concours D'Elegance at Chaminade Resort & Spa, visit www.santacruzconcours.com or www.chaminade.com or call 831-475-5600.

### About Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade, a Full Service Conference Resort, www.chaminade.com, offers world-class hospitality on the California Coast. Built high on a bluff, the mission-style luxury resort commands a panoramic view of the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Chaminade's superior location offers a sense of peaceful seclusion only minutes from world-renowned golf, beaches and downtown Santa Cruz. The remarkable setting, combined with the renowned quality and personalized service of Benchmark Hospitality International, keeps guests coming back time and time again. At Chaminade, our goal is to exceed the expectations of guests during their stay at one of the finest conference resorts in the Bay Area. Benchmark Hospitality International operates Chaminade.